We have an exciting chance for a suitably qualified and experienced person to join a team that’s changing the lives of children, youth and families in our Youth and Family and team.
The Youth and Family Worker contributes to and delivers services across a range of programs designed to enhance parenting skills, improve relationships, increase safety and wellbeing, and build personal effectiveness.If you are looking for a meaningful and rewarding career we want to hear from you.
To be successful in this position you will require:
- Tertiary qualification in social work, social sciences or related discipline and experience in a similar position
- Experience working with vulnerable and disadvantaged families within a strengths-based solution focused framework, and a clear understanding of child development stages and milestones
- A clear understanding of the challenges faced by vulnerable and disadvantaged families including: poverty, substance misuse, child safety & development, mental health, domestic & family violence and homelessness
- Proven experience using a case management and co-ordination approach when working with families and other stakeholders, and a proven ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Demonstrated ability delivering parenting skills and/or relationship education programs
- Highly developed interpersonal, written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated experience and skills in using Microsoft Office suite, web-based applications and client relationship management databases
- Current driver’s license and comprehensively insured vehicle
- A current (less than 12 months old) criminal record check and a working with children check
- Rights to work in Australia
- Generous salary packaging options
- Access to ongoing professional development
- Flexible working options
- Additional leave hours and accrued annually
For more information about the position please contact Kirsty Erwin at *******@thefamilycentre.org.au using the subject line: Youth & Family Worker -Tweed Heads
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📌 Youth & Family Worker (Tweed Heads)
🏢 The Family Centre
📍 Tweed Heads
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